General

Question 1

Who founded Spirit and what was Spirit’s original name?

When was this company formed and where? Commenced?

Answer 1

Ned Homfeld as Charter One airlines

1983, Macomb County Michigan, commenced in 1990

Question 2

Before becoming an airline, Spirit started as a? When?

Answer 2

Clippert Trucking Company in 1964

Question 3

When did Spirit start using the name Spirit and when did they start operating as Spirit?

Answer 3

May 29 1992

Question 4

Where is Spirit’s main base of operations?

Answer 4

Miramar, Florida

Question 5

How many airplanes does Spirit have? Destinations?

Answer 5

197 / 83?

Question 6

Who is the current CEO of Spirit?

Answer 6

Ted Christie

Question 7

How many operating bases does Spirit have?

Answer 7

10

Question 8

What are the operating bases of Spirit

Answer 8

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Atlanta, Atlantic City, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando

Question 9

How does Spirit remain so affordable?

Answer 9

Cutting down costs by avoiding traditional advertising and business strategies commonly used by the airline industry like wifi, seat allocation etc

Question 10

What is the culture of Spirit?

Answer 10

Relaxed, friendly, fun. Playful at times. Take guests and the team safely from A to B

Question 11

What are Spirit’s core values?

Answer 11

Safety, service, savvy, style

Question 12

What is the mission of Spirit?

Answer 12

Deliver the best value and be the best airline